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Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth & Surrounding AreasEmployer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council)Location: Plymouth & surrounding areasSalary: From £840 per week when a child is placedEmployment Type: Full-time | Self-employedSector: Social Care | Legal Support | Safeguarding To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: • Be 21 years of age or over, • Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home, • Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally) We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: • EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status, • Graduate visas, • Skilled Worker visas, • Student visas, • Health & Care Worker visas, • Spouse Visa, • Any other temporary or time-limited visa Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you’ve worked as an Appropriate Adult, supporting vulnerable children and young people in legal or safeguarding settings, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive. This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head, it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network Be part of a local community, helping Plymouth’s children stay close to home Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity. Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.

PLYMOUTH_LinkedIn Spons Job Ad (Single Carers) Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Plymouth City Council. Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) | Full-time | Self-employed Package: From £840 per week when a child is placed + extra allowances for birthdays & holidays Use Your Professional Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Plymouth City Council is looking for Step Forward Foster Carers to provide stable, nurturing homes for young people moving on from residential care in and around the region. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you will welcome a child or young person into your home and provide full-time care, often supporting those with more complex emotional or behavioural needs. Fostering is not just for couples - what matters most is your dedication, patience, and ability to create a safe, supportive home. Most Foster Carers in the UK are single, proving that one caring adult can make an extraordinary difference. If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or similar roles, you may already have the professional skills to make a life-changing impact. Could You Foster? If you can stay calm under pressure and want to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today. What You Receive From £840 per week when a child is placed and additionally: • Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations, • 100% Council Tax exemption, • Up to 28-nights of paid respite per year, • Trauma-informed and therapeutic training, • 24/7 support from a dedicated fostering team Ready to Learn More? If you’re ready to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today to find out more. PLYMOUTH_LinkedIn Spons Job Ad (Skills Focused Version) Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Plymouth City Council. Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) | Full-time | Self-employed Package: From £840 per week when a child is placed + extra allowances for birthdays & holidays Use Your Professional Skills in a New and Highly Rewarding Way Plymouth City Council is recruiting Step Forward Foster Carers to support young people moving on from residential care into stable, nurturing home environments. If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or similar roles, then your professional skills could already make a transformative difference in a child’s life. About the Role As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. Many young people have complex emotional or behavioural needs, and you will play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and ready for their next steps. A spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering a child is essential. We’re Looking for People Who Can: • Stay calm under pressure, • Offer stability, patience, and a nurturing home environment, • Use their professional experience to support a young person’s progress, • From £840 per week when a child is placed, • Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations, • 100% Council Tax exemption, • Up to 28 nights of paid respite per year, • Trauma-informed and therapeutic training, • 24/7 support from a dedicated fostering team, • Peer support through the Mockingbird Constellation model Ready to Learn More? If you’re ready to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today to find out more.

About The Company At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care. About The Role As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards daily. Your leadership and expertise are key to our success. Key Responsibilities · Develop and maintain detailed, person-centred support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards. · Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views. · Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles. · Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed. · Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centred schedules and personal development plans. · Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies. About You: - Compassionate and Empathetic: Naturally caring and understanding. - Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Detail-Oriented and Organised: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. - Proactive and Innovative: Always looking for ways to improve care delivery. - Committed to Diversity and Inclusion: Respectful of all backgrounds and beliefs. - Team Player: Collaborative and supportive within the team. Essential Requirements: • Female applicant (this requirement is in line with occupational need), • Full UK driving license, • Minimum of 2 years’ driving experience, • Proven experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and autism, • Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care (or equivalent), • Experience working with adults in a care or support setting Apply Now! Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks